I had my son 18 months ago but during the entire last 2 trimesters I suffered from severe back pain isolated to an area just above a rib I injured 8 years previously. During those last 2 trimesters I was unable to work and spent all day in a recliner with a heating pad just to make the pain bearable. I was also prescibed tylenol with codeine and then vicoden to deal with this pain. I was unable to drive or sit upright for more than 5 minutes due to this pain. During my pregnancy I was treated by my ob/gyn, a pysical therapist, pain specialist, and chiropractor none of which were able to help me. I ended up going into preterm labor at 36 weeks that is still undetermined as to why it happened but if it had anything to do with the medication I was on or ways I was dealing with the pain I would like to not have to deal with that stress again. He was ok although his first couple days were very stressful due to breathing and eating complications. I have just recently been to my md who has ordered an mri and x-rays to determine if there is anything that can be done to eleviate pain in any future pregnancies. Has anyone had any experience with this type of problem and were you able to get relief.